Puppies at Christmas–A Video for You!
I mean, really, does it get any cuter? Happy Holidays! --Mary Fran
Gifts from the Heart–And Wallet
By: Mary Fran Bontempo To hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. So, I'm thinking of giving dirt for Christmas. Mind you, this isn't just any dirt, it's "Mound Dirt" that comes along with a "Mariano Rivera Signed Photo With Authentic Uniform," available from the New York Times Store, a gift "Just for Him" for the holidays. Apparently, Mariano Rivera is a baseball player, a "closer" [...]
Best Father/Daughter Wedding Dance Ever
On this Thanksgiving weekend, let's all take a moment and be thankful for the love of family. Enjoy this video of a father/daughter wedding dance when dad is not there, but the other men in the family step up. I dare you not to cry! Hope you have a wonderful, love-filled holiday season! --Mary Fran
Dance Cam Dance-Off With Young Fan–Great Video!
Have fun watching this dance-off between a young Detroit Pistons fan and Shannon Sailes, the Pistons' famous "dancing usher!"
Black Friday Outings to Soothe the Weary Shopper
By: Mary Fran Bontempo Traditionally, Black Friday is all about the shopping. Get up early, shop til you drop, then go home and gorge on Thanksgiving leftovers. Not a bad plan, but with a little creativity, you can turn Black Friday shopping into an outing with sights and sounds to get you into the seasonal spirit at no extra cost to your budget. The key is simple: shop at venues that recognize how stressful the [...]
Thankful for a Doggie Mess
By: Mary Fran Bontempo To hear an audio version of this post, click the play arrow below. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"] Casey unhappily wearing her diaper. This morning, as usual, I found myself crouching beside my bed, trying to extricate my old, cranky dog from her sleeping hideout beneath it [...]
About Time–A Movie Review
By: Mary Fran Bontempo I'll admit it; I'm a sucker for a sweet love story. Most women are, and About Time, a delightful film from the creator of Notting Hill, and Love Actually, two equally captivating rom-coms from 1999 and 2003, respectively, fits the bill perfectly. Even better, my husband loved it, too. About Time stars the always charming Rachael McAdams as Mary, love interest of Tim, played with a self-deprecating appeal by [...]